Archive for January 2017
Turn Your Idea Into a Business
Turn Your Idea Into a Business We all get ideas. There are times when brainstorming is at its peak. For some people, this happens when they’re driving. For others, it’s when they’re in the shower or watching an inspiring movie or just about to fall asleep. Of all these ideas, though, few of them would…
Read MoreHuman Resources for Small Business
The Human Resources Needs of a Small Business Overview Many small business owners wonder when they will cross the threshold of needing a dedicated staff member or group to take care of their human resources needs. A company will usually able to meet the demands of their team members easily enough at first but will…
Read MoreOnline Reviews are Important
Online Reviews are Important For Your Small Business Online reviews have become a business tool for marketing and communications. Customers use reviews as a tool that guides their buying decisions and helps other shoppers benefit from their experiences. Reviews, however, do not only serve the interests of shoppers. They also help business owners. Continue reading…
Read MoreTraits of Successful Business Owners
Traits of Successful Business Owners Small business startups are literally critical to the economic health of the nation. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the country’s 28+ million active small businesses drive more than half of all sales and provide 55 percent of all newly created jobs annually. Clearly, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive…
Read MorePay As You Go Workers Compensation
Pay As You Go Workers Compensation Pay-As-You-Go Workers Compensation (WC) is a handy way for companies to pay WC insurance premiums. Employers do not have to make payments in advance. They make payments each pay period. How does Pay-As-You-Go Workers Compensation work? During each payroll period, the employer has to offer a report for each…
Read MoreMarketing Your Small Business Online
Marketing your small business online Small business plays a huge part in our communities, economy, and everyday lives. They are so important, in fact, that about 65% of new jobs are created by small businesses. There are tons if small businesses out there specializing in everything from car repair to website design. In this fast-paced…
Read MoreThe Human Resource Law Basics
The Human Resource Law Basics Every Small-Business Owner Should Know Before you dive deep into the never-ending well that is running a business, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with all the basics of running an organization for your brainchild to have any shot at success. That includes all the laws pertaining to your…
Read MoreFinding and Hiring Quality Employees
Finding and Hiring Quality Employees It’s always important for a company to hire the best possible employees. The costs involved with hiring quality workers could be as much as 149 percent of their annual salary. If a company needs non-exempt workers, they are looking at a high turnover rate. Employment experts estimate the turnover rate…
Read MoreGrowing Your Restaurant Business
Steps to Growing Your Restaurant Business Your restaurant is doing well, but you feel that it could be even more successful with just a few changes. You just don’t quite know where to begin the process of stimulating sales. Following are some tips and suggestions on increasing your customer counts and plate averages at your…
Read MoreProcessing Fees: Tiered vs. Interchange
Credit Card Processing Fees: Tiered Pricing Methods vs. Interchange Plus Plans If you’re a small business owner and utilize digital banking and e-commerce options to sell your products and service, you probably have something called a merchant account. A merchant account is a bank account which allows businesses to accept various types of payment methods.…
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